Ashland Middle vs David Mindess
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashland Middle
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
685 students
David Mindess
Ashland · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
670 students
| Measure | Ashland Middle Ashland, Massachusetts | David Mindess Ashland, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 300 | #437 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #365 of 15,369 | #14245 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 685 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 685 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 53% |
| city | Ashland | Ashland |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashland Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 65.8).
- •Ashland Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Ashland Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 59%).
- •Ashland Middle does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.9).
- •Ashland Middle is the larger school with 685 students compared with 670.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashland Middle better than David Mindess?
On the Success Index (US), Ashland Middle ranks higher (88.9 vs 65.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashland Middle and David Mindess?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ashland and Ashland in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashland Middle: 685. David Mindess: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashland Middle and David Mindess rank in Massachusetts?
Ashland Middle is 27th of 300 and David Mindess is 437th of 1,009 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).